Glasgow Highland Games
The Glasgow Highland Games are a regional Highland games and Scottish heritage celebration held annually in and near Glasgow, Kentucky.[1] The main festival grounds are located at Barren River Lake State Resort Park, about 13 miles (21 km) from Glasgow, while most other events are held in the city proper.[2]
Glasgow is named for
Since that time, the event has expanded greatly to include the traditional highland games in professional and amateur competitions, a
The games are held on the weekend following Memorial Day each year, except 2020-21 when they were cancelled due to COVID-19.[2]
Other highland games held each year in Kentucky include the Kentucky Scottish Weekend in Carrollton and the Western Kentucky Highland Festival in Murray.[7]
References
- ^ Overstreet, Melinda J. (2020-04-06). "No Glasgow Highland Games for 2020". Glasgow Daily Times. Retrieved 2020-09-06.
- ^ a b "Highland Games". Glasgow-Barren County Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 2020-09-06.
- ^ Municipal, The (2017-12-24). "Glasgow, Ky". The Municipal. Retrieved 2020-09-06.
- ^ Courier, The Glasgow. "March of the Scotties". The Glasgow Courier. Retrieved 2020-09-06.
- ^ French, Jackson (2018-05-31). "Scottish heritage to be celebrated at Glasgow Highland Games". Bowling Green Daily News. Retrieved 2020-09-06.
- ^ "GENERAL INFORMATION | Glasgow Highland Games | Highland Games". Glasgowhighlandgames. Retrieved 2020-09-06.
- ^ "Celtic Festivals & Highland Games". Renaissance Outfitters. Retrieved 2020-09-06.
External links
- Glasgow Highland Games web site Archived 2006-12-24 at the Wayback Machine
- U.S. SCOTS listing of highland games in Kentucky
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